Vintage-Style Jewel-Less Alarm Clock from Japan
Retro-designed brass-cased alarm clock with no jewels, 48 mm movement, and mechanical bell ringer operating over 55 hours without rewinding. Hand-wound with classic domed glass crystal. Classified in HTS 9105.19.20 for meeting all alarm clock criteria: size, runtime, and zero jewels.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Age appearance doesn't affect classification; provide modern manufacturing docs proving specs meet 9105.19.20 criteria
• Test and certify runtime independently to counter common CBP challenges on mechanical clock declarations
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests parts; retail-ready units prevent reclassification